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Our sleep health advisory team members regularly write articles on sleep related subjects. Over time, we will add more articles to our library below. To access full versions or print these articles, simply follow the links.



Wenatex TV commercial Wenatex TV commercial
Wenatex TV commercial airing on Channel 9 from 22nd August 2011.
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Sleep tips Today Show Interview: Effects of sleep deprivation. (3 min)
Sleep expert Michael Wernicke from Wenatex talks about the effects of sleep deprivation and oversleep on our bodies.
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Sleep tips Today Show Interview: Tips on the perfect cat nap. (4 min)
Sleep expert Michael Wernicke from Wenatex talks about the perfect cat nap.
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Sleep tips Today Show Interview: Tips on selecting the perfect pillow. (4 min)
Sleep expert Michael Wernicke from Wenatex compares various pillow types.
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Sleep tips Today Show Interview: Tips on getting a good night's sleep (5 min)
Sleep expert Michael Wernicke from Wenatex discusses the best ways to ensure a better night's sleep.
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Sleep tips Died Tired Ep.1: Awake is the New Sleep (1 Hour)
This TV experiment looks at what happens to a healthy 25-year-old when he cuts his sleep from eight to three hours per night for one week. The results are shocking!
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Sleep tips Died Tired Ep.2: Planet Insomnia (1 Hour)
Insomnia is spreading like a pandemic in today’s 24/7 society. This episode features four dramatic personal stories of how insomnia was overcome.
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Nightmares – A Nightmare for Kids and Parents Nightmares – A Nightmare for Kids and Parents
However you look at them, nightmares can be scary not only for kids but also for parents. Trying to figure out what causes them can be a nightmare in itself. This article looks at what causes nightmares and explains some simple tips to allow everyone to get a good night’s sleep.
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Is Your Pillow Waking You Up? Is Your Pillow Waking You Up?
There are many factors required to achieve a good night’s sleep. One of these factors is a good quality pillow, which must help you maintain a natural curve of the spine. This article contains a checklist to use as a guide when purchasing a good quality pillow.
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Sex, Sleep & the City Melatonin, our Rest and Repair Hormone                     by Vreni Gurd
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In today’s modern world, we don’t get much natural sunlight and melatonin is one of the victims of our current modern lifestyle. Melatonin helps us recuperate from our day, and prepare us for tomorrow. Wenatex is pleased to introduce Vreni Gurd from Wellness Tips as a guest author. In her article, Vreni discusses melatonin and its effects on the body. She also provides us with strategies for how to produce more melatonin naturally.
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Sex, Sleep & the City Sex, Sleep & the City
Times have changed and our sleep habits have changed. This insightful article cleverly uses the examples of the Three Musketeers and the girls from Sex and the City to examine how differently we now live our lives and the reasons for these dramatic changes.
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Does a Stressful Sleep Cause Disease? Does a Stressful Sleep Cause Disease?
Do bad sleepers have a higher risk of developing diseases like cancer? Studies have shown a link between sleep, hormones and cancer cells. Read this very interesting article to find out more.
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Ageing and Sleep Ageing and Sleep
Advances in science and social evolution are altering our internal clocks. We in the western world enjoy average life expectancies of over 80 years and it is anticipated that this average will reach 100 years in the near future. By constantly moving nature’s “signposts”, are we not risking disruption to our original life “blueprint”?
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Anyone for a used mattress? Anyone for a Used Mattress?
Should you buy a secondhand mattress? Or should you bequeath your old mattress to someone you love? We can spend up to 25 years of our lives on one mattress, so you should think twice and consider the ten scientific facts contained in this article before sleeping on one that is secondhand.
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The Science of a Good Mattress The Science of a New Mattress
Department store salespeople can tell you about the latest trends in mattresses, but most are unaware of the “science” behind them. Read more about these important considerations before purchasing a mattress.
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Life is a helix Life is a Helix…
The capacity of our Immune System to rid the body of bacteria, parasites and viruses is related to the quality of our sleep. Read here why it is vital to have a healthy sleep to boost your Immune System to better deal with life.
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Dream Diet Dream Diet – Lose Weight While You Sleep
Can more sleep really help us control our weight? In this article, we explore the possibility through the workings of two hormones - leptin and ghrelin. Read the article to find out more.
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Dreaming, Daydreaming, Meditating… Are they all the same thing? Dreaming, Daydreaming, Meditating… Are they all the same thing?
No, not the same but they do have a lot in common. Read the article to find out more about how we can use this information to our advantage in our everyday lives.
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Is Sleep Our Most Natural Healer? Is Sleep Our Most Natural Healer?
This fascinating article explores the science of sleep. It discusses the history of sleep research, the main systems within the human body that are affected by sleep problems, as well as a look at sleep disorders. Read on to find out more.
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